Helping high-achievers build a life and business that fuel them without compromise
I thought I was going to be Dr. Ellyn
Now I’m Ellyn, the BURNOUT COACH
I’m Ellyn! Former scientist turned burnout coach and speaker, here to help high-achievers like you build success that fuels you, not drains you.
Let’s get one thing clear: burnout is a choice, and success shouldn’t come at the cost of your sanity. You ready to learn how NOT to choose burnout?
First things first—no, I haven’t always had it figured out. 🤣 Hardly. I was on the fast track to becoming Dr. Ellyn, stuck in a lab, buried in research that didn’t light me up.
My life was a cycle of chasing goals, seeking validation, and hoping that hard work would somehow fill the void. I hit a major burnout wall in grad school, lost in work that no longer felt like mine. Sound familiar?
As a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser, I tried to hustle my way out of burnout. But here’s the truth: you can’t out-hustle burnout. It’s a cycle that only stops when you decide to change the game.
But, then I realized something. I was on a hamster wheel, trying to keep up and failing.
Something needed to change, so I dropped out of my Ph.D. to finally do something that felt like me…
SOUNDS SCARY, RIGHT? IT WAS.
But I went all-in, trading lab experiments for life experiments and researching the hell out of burnout until I could see a way through it.
And just when I thought I had it figured out, burnout hit me again. And then again. Because it turns out, simply starting a business doesn’t fix burnout. But when I discovered sustainable success? That’s when everything shifted.
BALANCE? It’s Bullshit. A Myth! SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS? That’s Real…and that’s where everything changed!
Determination and grit have never been our problem…
But setting boundaries, delegating, and giving ourselves permission to slow down? Now that’s where the real work begins.
Here’s what I’ve been able to build through that shift:
I’ve learned to ditch people-pleasing and perfectionism (okay, almost—it’s a work in progress).
Aligned my work with my values, so fulfillment is non-negotiable.
Created self-care routines that genuinely work for me.
Built systems that free me up so I can have the freedom I started this business for.
MY MISSION: HELPING HIGH-ACHIEVING BADASSES LIKE YOU REDEFINE SUCCESS…
To arm high-achievers with the tools, mindset, and freedom to work on their own damn terms—no apologies, no burnout, just badass results. I’m here to kick off a movement where success means doing what you love, loving how you do it, and telling burnout to f*ck right off. Sorry, grandma!
Ambition and well-being aren’t opposites; they’re essentials. Your drive shouldn’t be what drains you—it should fuel you. Together, we’ll create a legacy that reflects your passion and values, where burnout has no place, and where you own every step of your journey.
If you want simple, evidence-based strategies, teachings and programs? If you want to build the kind of business that doesn’t require an army to maintain? If you don’t want to just build something that makes your mark on the world—but want to joy in your work in the process… you’re in the right place!
And I’m honored to be doing this with you!
xoxo,
Ellyn
What is a Sunday CEO?
This journey? It taught me something huge: you don’t have to choose between big goals and balance. A Sunday CEO is a high-achieving, purpose-driven solopreneur or leader who owns their ambition without letting it own them. They’re here to do meaningful work that fuels them—not drains them.
Sunday CEOs don’t need generic productivity advice, and they’re done with the hustle mentality that’s all grind, no gain. For them, work isn’t about suffering for success—it’s an extension of their passion and values, woven seamlessly into their life.
A Sunday CEO has replaced burnout with boundaries, old-school routines with systems that actually work, and exhaustion with real enjoyment. They’re here to hustle hard, live burnout-proof, and own every moment with grit, confidence, and a “hell yes” attitude. This is the life I’m here to help you create.
Now, let’s Do Something FUN…
Ellyn’s Quiz Results…
1. IF YOU COULD EAT ONE FOOD FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Poke - or French Fries
2. WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO?
"Choose Happy". For my grandpa.
3. MOST LIKELY TO BINGE WATCH…
Game of Thrones re-runs
4. FAVORITE DRINK?
coffee or Pinot Noir!
5. THE BEST TITLE I HAVE IS:
a. Coach
b. Speaker
c. Scientist
d. Laziest Productive Person
e. Other:
Aunt Ellyn
6. SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME…
I write songs (sometimes) & love to sing
7. MY GO-TO OUTFIT IS:
a. Anything with heels
b. Jeans and a comfy shirt
c. Yoga pants and a tank
d. My wardrobe is from Target
tied!
8. SOMEDAY I WANT TO…
Give a TedTalk ... and write a book!
9. MOUNTAINS or BEACH
both!
10. MY PARTY TRICK IS…
I can rap “Lose Yourself”
11. SOMETHING ON IG THAT I 1000% DO IN REAL-LIFE…
Dance, Sing, & Lip Sync that much!
This or That
Where I stand on the super important stuff...
Agree / disagree?
Coffee OR Tea
Early Bird OR Night Owl
Top Sheet OR No Top Sheet
Fruity Candy OR Chocolate
Pumpkin Pie OR Apple Pie
Rom-Coms OR Action Movies
Words that Inspire the Hell Out of Me…
“I am the Master of my Fate; I am the Caption of my Soul”
-William Ernest Henley, “Invictus”
featured with…
HIRE HER! YOU WON’T REGRET IT!”
-Shannon Kavanaugh
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I am an ICF-certified coach, Corporate Wellness Specialist, and I have not one, not two, but three certifications from ICF-accredited programs to show for it!
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BS from Washington State University
MS from the University of Michigan
Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner (NLPP) from iNLP (an ICF-accredited program)—Temecula, CA, 2019
Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from the World Coach Institute (an ICF-accredited program)—Key Largo, FL, 2020
Advanced Stress Management Advisor from the Health Sciences Academy—London, UK, 2022
Stress, Sleep, and Recovery Coach from Precision Nutrition (PN)—Toronto, ON , 2023
Verified Hell Yes Guest from Kelly Mosser LLC—2023 (learn more here)
Graduate of the Mindful Leader Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program - 2023
Corporate Wellness Specialist from the Corporate Wellness Association—In progress
Advanced Sleep Management Advisor Certification from the Health Sciences Academy— In Progress
